Sharing experiences with Carboplatin 150/15ml Inj, 15ml: Side effects and management
I'm currently undergoing treatment with Carboplatin 150/15ml Inj, 15ml for ovarian cancer. I've had some side effects and wanted to see what others experiences have been and how they managed them. The list of side effects is overwhelming and I am wondering if anyone else has experienced reactions at the injection site and if there are any tips to manage them. I was also wondering about reporting side effects - has anyone done this before? It seems like a lot of effort to go through while going through cancer treatment. What are your experiences with this chemo and what did you do to cope? I'm looking for some hope and advice, so please share your stories and tips!
Sharing experiences with Carboplatin 150/15ml Inj, 15ml: Side effects and management
I'm currently undergoing treatment with Carboplatin 150/15ml Inj, 15ml for ovarian cancer. I've had some side effects and wanted to see what others experiences have been and how they managed them. The list of side effects is overwhelming and I am wondering if anyone else has experienced reactions at the injection site and if there are any tips to manage them. I was also wondering about reporting side effects - has anyone done this before? It seems like a lot of effort to go through while going through cancer treatment. What are your experiences with this chemo and what did you do to cope? I'm looking for some hope and advice, so please share your stories and tips!
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I had a lot of fatigue and hair loss, but the worst was the hearing loss. It was scary at first, but my doctor said it's a known side effect and it improved after I stopped treatment. I had to get a hearing test and there was a lot of paperwork with the FDA. But I am glad I did it so others could know. I also had a hard time with mouth sores. I was only able to tolerate small amounts of soft food. I had to shift my diet to smoothies and purees for a while.
Don't be scared, but definitely be prepared. I had a reaction after my first infusion, and my doctor was able to give me steroids in advance of the next one to prevent it from happening again. I got lucky and didn't have a repeat reaction. But the worst part was the constant vomiting and nausea. I felt so sick all the time, and the symptoms got worse with each infusion. But my nurse made sure I was well hydrated and gave me an anti-nausea meds. I couldn't have done it without her support in the office, but the hardest thing was getting the meds to work while at home. I felt miserable the whole time.
I experienced some kidney and liver problems. It was tough, but my doctors monitored me closely and adjusted my doses. I was really scared at first but the doctors were able to help me. Make sure to stay hydrated and get regular blood tests. They can help you catch issues early and adjust your treatments as needed.
I was scared. I really was. But I realized that I had to talk to someone about my feelings. You can't eat or sleep the way you need to if you are too scared to eat or sleep. You need to tell your doctor how you feel. They can help you out.
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